Southside Region 8
October 2015
VSCA Conference Is Here!!!
Greetings and Happy Fall!!! The Virginia School Counselor Association Fall Conference starts on Wednesday, October 14th through Friday, October 16th. The conference is jammed packed with exciting sessions and activities just for us; SCHOOL COUNSELORS. See more details below. I hope to see you there!!
Fall Meet & Greet 2015
Meet & Greet
We will have our Fall Meet & Greet on Thursday, October 16th at 5:00pm. There will be a orange flier at registration that will give details. This is a great time to meet new colleagues and catch up with familiar colleagues within our Region....Hope to see you guys there!!
Virginia Department of Education School Counseling Specialist-Joseph Wharff
Meet our new School Counseling Specialist, Mr. Joseph Wharff!! We have someone at the state level who can now help school counselors navigate through our day-to-day job details and adventures. His number is (804) 225-3370 and email is joseph.wharff@doe.virginia.gov . He is currently seeking to give school counselors meaningful professional development opportunities. Please let me know what areas of professional development are of interest to you!!
Region 8 Monthly Communication
I will be sending out monthly emails and/or newsletters in order to touch base with you all. Please let me know if there is anything that VSCA can do and/or help you do within your divisions. Also, SPREAD the word...VSCA is here, no need to fear!! We are an organization that provides services to school counselors! Join today @ www.vsca.org.
Professional Development
I know there is a need of professional development opportunities out within our Region as there are many events and incidents that place around our region that ultimately affect our students. Please send me an email if there is a particular area that you would like to seek professional development in.
Southside Region 8 Representative-Dominique Foster
- Amelia
- Appomattox
- Brunswick
- Buckingham
- Charlotte
- Cumberland
- Greensville
- Halifax
- Lunenburg
- Mecklenburg
- Nottoway
- Prince Edward
Email: vscaregion8@gmail.com
Website: www.vsca.org
Phone: 434-315-2100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vsca
Twitter: @vsca